Let a smile be your umbrella: a way to bridge the political chasm
Columnist Dale Wildman writes looks with approval at the bipartisian appeal of President George W. Bush and at the need for political civility.
Farm Link workshop is for beginners
Pennsylvania Farm Link's Beginning Farmer workshop Feb. 17 will emphasize what it takes for a successful farm start-up.
Multi-state grazing conference set
The sixth Great Lakes International Grazing Conference will be Feb. 12-13, at the Shipshewana Antique Auction Barn in Shipshewana, Ind.
Farmers push promised tax reform and farmstead exclusions
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is urging local members to pass petitions aimed at forcing school district boards to adopt Act 50.
Food Quality Protection Act speeded up
The American Farm Bureau Federation calls last-minute settlement to speeds up EPA's implementation "a slap in the face to ranchers and farmers.
Natural gas prices hammer farmers
Farmers are facing major input price increases with no immediate sign of relief ahead because of rising production costs associated with natural gas.
Science textbook errors speak volumes
A new examination of some of the most widely used middle school physical science textbooks has found texts with egregious errors.
Pa. farmers could get a big tax break
The Pa. Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Farmland Preservation is stepping up its campaign to purchase agricultural conservation easements.
Tackle these touchdown tidbits
Here's some Super Bowl weekend trivia for you: Did you know the phrase "back to square one" has its roots in football?
Beekeeping help for novice, veteran
Programs are planned in western Pennsylvania for both the beginning and the experienced beekeeper.
